Fight ableism. Include & empower all.
PYD's goal is to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
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Recent Stories
Sarah MacIsaac, a beloved member of our PYD community, has left us too soon on March 8th, 2020. Sarah continuously went throughout life with this mindset to motivate her: “spread acts of kindness.” PYD was honored to have Sarah as a youth participant in many of our programs: Mentoring, Youth in Preparation for Independence, Access […]
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PYD is recruiting new leaders for the Youth Leadership Forum 2020
We are proud to host the 2020 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum. The Youth ...